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Community Relations
Community Relations
Life Technologies is on a quest to improve the human condition, and being a good corporate citizen is an integral part of that journey.
From volunteering in our local communities to advancing society’s understanding of the life sciences, there are many opportunities for our employees to make a difference.
Global Volunteer Day
Global Volunteer Day (GVD) is the cornerstone of Life Technologies' Volunteer Program. This annual event provides employees with paid time off to volunteer for group service projects in their local communities. Since the first GVD in 2004, approximately 30,000 employee hours have been donated to non-profit causes throughout the world. GVD encompasses many types of projects, from environmental clean-ups and engagement activities with seniors to sprucing up animal rescue facilities and hosting sciences fairs for children.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
We encourage Life Technologies employees who have a personal passion for helping the community to volunteer on their own time. Through our partnership with Volunteer San Diego, employees now have easy access to a large list of volunteer opportunities available in their local areas.
Speakers Bureau
Life Technologies recently developed a Speakers Bureau to encourage employees to share their time and talents with local school and community groups. The Speakers Bureau also brings student groups on-site to provide hands-on experiences with our scientists and allows for job shadowing opportunities as well as curriculum development for local science programs.
Tours
Life Technologies offers tours of its numerous facilities. These opportunities provide visitors with a clearer understanding of the company’s activities and contribute to the transparency the company strives to achieve. Life Technologies believes that it’s important to enhance communication with local residents and customers by showing our operations to visitors, investors, and student groups.
Product Donations
Upon request, Life Technologies Corporation provides in-kind products and instruments to non-profit organizations and educational institutions. In 2008, Life Technologies donated products to several dozen organizations to help educate the youth of today and create future generations of scientific leaders.
For more information on any of the above services and programs, contact:
Heather Virdo
Community Relations and Corporate Communications
5791 Van Allen Way
Carlsbad, California 92008
P (760) 746-7204
F (760) 603-7229
Heather.Virdo@lifetech.com